Best solar companies California The Solar Panel Doctors

The Solar Panel Doctors Reviews

Based in Corona, CA. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

13verified installs in California utility records*
2recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2021first year in county records
8.0/10Solar.com Score · 95 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for The Solar Panel Doctors

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 95 substantive published The Solar Panel Doctors review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.0/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 95 substantive customer review texts (102 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 102 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.9

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.4

5 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 2 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.0

11 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 1 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.5

31 reviews speak to this · 29 praise · 2 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.7.2

11 reviews speak to this · 10 praise · 1 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.9

31 reviews speak to this · 31 praise · 0 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.7.1

37 reviews speak to this · 37 praise · 0 complaints

#322 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where The Solar Panel Doctors builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
Riverside County132202110.4 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

The Solar Panel Doctors reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity6.4/10

Reviewers mostly describe straightforward, helpful sales interactions, with several saying the company was honest and did not add unnecessary charges. A smaller set of comments raises concerns about quote clarity or the way some repair pricing was presented, so this area reads as positive-to-mixed rather than uniformly strong.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Honest, low-pressure interactions. Several reviewers say the company was honest in its recommendations and did not try to add extra charges when a system was already working well. Representative review excerpt: "They were honest and didn’t try to charge extra since our system is working well."

Confidence in long-term maintenance. Some customers say the experience gave them confidence to move forward with solar ownership and rely on the team for future maintenance. Representative review excerpt: "This has given me confidence to buy out my solar lease and I will be using them for any maintenance required during my ownership."

Quote clarity concerns. A minority of reviewers describe frustration around getting a quote or clear ballpark estimate, suggesting proposal details were not always as transparent as expected. Representative review excerpt: "I initially dealt with energy aid but they refused to give me a quote or ballpark estimate to replace two solar panels on the phone which I cannot understand at..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.0/10

There is one complaint about pricing-related clarification, but overall this category trends positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fair repair pricing. Reviewers commonly describe the company’s pricing as fair, including on repair work and replacement parts. Representative review excerpt: "Their quote for repairing my existing solar system was fairly priced and Jasmine in the main office was incredibly helpful."

Helpful with warranty-related costs. Some reviewers say the team worked through manufacturer warranty issues and helped reduce out-of-pocket burden when problems came up after installation. Representative review excerpt: "The system went out again so they worked with us to get the manufacturer to honor the warranty and they successfully negotiated that after the manufacturer tried to get out..."

A few pricing concerns. There is limited evidence of a pricing-related complaint, with one review reflecting confusion or dissatisfaction around repair cost discussion. Representative review excerpt: "First the checked the lines coming into the unit and notice one had some scorch marks a few loose strands, these were straightened out and champed for strong connection, one..."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.5/10

Reviewers frequently describe responsive communication, good follow-through, and clear coordination during projects. The main complaint pattern is occasional difficulty reaching someone by phone, though it appears less common than the praise.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and helpful support. Many reviewers say the company was responsive, answered questions, and kept projects moving smoothly from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "The company was very responsive and their prices very fair."

Strong project coordination. Some customers describe good coordination across related work, including referrals or guidance that helped prepare the site for installation. Representative review excerpt: "They were competitive on price, showed up on time, answered my many many questions and recommended a great roofer to get room in shape for install."

Phone reachability issues. A smaller group reports that it can be hard to reach someone by phone, even when the on-site work itself went well. Representative review excerpt: "They did a great job once they came out, but it's often hard to reach someone by phone."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Reviewers generally say appointments and installations happened on time, with prompt service being a common theme. There is one timeline-related complaint tied to delays outside this company’s work, so the category remains positive but not perfect.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Prompt arrivals and scheduling. Several reviewers say the team showed up on time and completed work promptly once scheduled. Representative review excerpt: "The Solar Panel Doctors was on time and I will use them again in 6 months"

Fast issue resolution. Customers also report timely help when they needed an inverter installed or a solar connection problem fixed. Representative review excerpt: "David understood my situation, gave me an excellent price, and the installers came and installed the inverter promptly."

Delay experience in a related case. One review describes a long delay in a broader solar rework situation, indicating that timing can be affected by job complexity or outside coordination. Representative review excerpt: "Sunnova, the company that installed them originally gave me the runaround for 6 months because they do not have enough labor to remove and reinstall panels."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.9/10

This is one of the strongest categories in the review set. Reviewers consistently praise the crew’s professionalism, the quality of the repair or installation work, and the care shown on site, with no substantive complaints surfaced in the evidence sample.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional, capable crews. Reviewers frequently describe technicians as friendly, courteous, and clearly skilled at the work they performed. Representative review excerpt: "When it came time to make the repair, technicians Daniel and Marc were friendly, fast, clearly good at what they do, and they did a terrific job."

Careful repair work. Some customers mention detailed troubleshooting and repair steps that left equipment connections in better condition after the visit. Representative review excerpt: "First the checked the lines coming into the unit and notice one had some scorch marks a few loose strands, these were straightened out and champed for strong connection, one..."

Good on-site experience. Reviewers also note that the technician arrived on time and did a great job, reinforcing the overall workmanship pattern. Representative review excerpt: "The technician who performed the work was on time, courteous and did a great job."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.1/10

Reviewers often describe successful post-install support, including repairs, diagnostics, and warranty help. The feedback is consistently positive in the evidence set, with customers reporting that the team helped restore systems to working condition and stay involved after the initial job.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Warranty follow-through. Some reviewers say the company helped get a manufacturer to honor a warranty after the issue persisted, which stood out as strong post-install support. Representative review excerpt: "The system went out again so they worked with us to get the manufacturer to honor the warranty and they successfully negotiated that after the manufacturer tried to get out..."

Repair and troubleshooting help. Customers also report that the team diagnosed issues quickly and got inverters or other solar equipment back into working condition. Representative review excerpt: "He explained the inspection process and quickly diagnosed the issue with our solar panels."

Ongoing service relationship. A few reviewers mention continuing to use the company for future maintenance and repair needs after the original service was completed. Representative review excerpt: "All these issues were sorted out and inverter is back in working condition."

Bottom line: Solar Panel Care & Repair LLC dba The Solar Panel Doctors receives an overall positive review profile, with especially strong marks for workmanship and solid feedback on communication, timeline reliability, and post-install support. The main softer spots are sales/proposal clarity and occasional pricing or reachability complaints, but those issues appear less common than the praise across the review sample.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (80 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About The Solar Panel Doctors

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Products

Solar

Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
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7
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Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about The Solar Panel Doctors

What do customers say in The Solar Panel Doctors reviews?

We analyzed 95 substantive published customer reviews of The Solar Panel Doctors in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.0/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has The Solar Panel Doctors installed?

The Solar Panel Doctors appears as installer of record on 13+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

Who we are: Solar.com is a solar marketplace — we connect homeowners with installers and earn a fee when projects move forward. These rankings and scores are computed from public installation records and published customer reviews. No installer can pay for placement, and no installer — including those we work with — can pay to change a score.